The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-02

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In our office a few days ago. He is prosper
Gus merchant OF Lowndesville. He comes
from good old Abberille stock, who succeeded
In selling goods and making Il fortune before
the war. His father and his grandfather were
successful merchants, and We have no douot
the manager OF the tin and stove store al
Lowndesville Will conquer SUCCESS ,',, Wnlct GU
to Lowndesville call on him. we Will fouch
for him and his raising
M1ss LILLE WILLIAMSON of Baltimore ar
rived in town last Thursday 10 take the place
OF Miss Hood who returned TO Baltimore Oh
account of her mother S illness. Miss Wllllam'
son Is well posted in the Millinery business,
having worked several seasons ~ philadel-
phia and Baltimore. Mr.. VIM. h. Bell should
fell proud that he should have secured such
q fine trimmer as Miss Williamson.
THE meeting Of the Abbevllle Baptist Asso
clation Union and sunday school Convention
was recently held at Mount Moriah, and not
withstanding the unfavoraolc state OF the
weather a very good conreea alton were out nj
the Sabbath services-which services are re-
garded as having been quite interesting.
Mr.. JAMES NJ. LAWSON has just returned
from New York where he went TO buy an i'm
mense stock oi notions ani Christmas goods.
The old firm will keep up its former reputu-
ton for showing the most attractive Christ
mas goods TO be found anywhere. The nrsl IN
stalment will be received this week.
JUDGE CoTHRAN and Mr.. T. c. Seal have
each agreed 10 contribute 100000 brick To the
building OF the factory, and IL Is said that MIR.
MCMILLAN Will SuDSCrlO6 NUU,UVU pTlCh lOT the
same purpose. This looks like business.
THE clothes OF Mrs. H. C. Smart, OF Troy,
recently took fire and Rev. II. c. Smart her
husband, was severely burnt In his efforts 10
render her assistance. At last accounts, he
was well enough to be about again.
widow Of H. H. Clamp, died on the 9th
October, 1887, after long Illness She was a
member OF Little River church for twenty
years. and a consistent christian.
IF our Legislators desire some useful hints
which, If acted upon, would save the people
much money, let them read the article which
copy into these columns from the heoocee Co't-
rier.
w. A. LoMAX, JR., Of the firm Of Lomax
Brother is now able TO be at his place OF busi-
ness, where we will be pleased TO see his
friends.
MIR. 3. K. BEACHAN has moved back to his
own home. He hopes TO own 1t hencefortb,
and we wish he may live In itlong and happi-
ly.
DR.. LINDSAY will preach on next Sabbath
before the Young Mems Christian Association
OF the Little River (BaptsD church.
ABBEvILLE will be represented at the
State Fair. Miss Lucia MCGOWAN and Miss
Kate Marshall will attend the ball.
collecting taxes. Mr.. &. Hurtford Parks will
assist him In taking in the ducats.
Mr.. DAVID CRAWFORD, the former School
Commissioner OF this county, Is seriously i'll
at his home near Due West.
Work on the Presbyterian church has
commenced. The foundations are being
marked off and laid out.
JUDGE PREssLY was able TO be OH our
streets yesterday. Mrs. Pressly has been with
him for several days.
DIR. II. d. WILSON will leave next Tuesday
to attend the State Fair in the Interest Of his
cotton-planter.
YESTERDAY was the prettiest day OF the
season. Everybody remarked upon it, and
all enjoyed 1t.
Mrs. DAVID WARDLAw, Of Mccormick is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. c. ]. Lyon, OF
Abbevlle.
THE County Commissioners will have
enough money to pay current expenses for
last year
Mr. FRASER LYON heart has been stuck rs
full of Cupid's arrows as poIcupine is full of
quilts.
Miss EDNA TUsTEN left last Monday to
spend another year at school in Charleston.
Miss WILLIAMSON, Of Baltimore, takes the
place recently vacated In Mr.. Bells store.
MRS. w. o. DUNDAs, and her son, Marion,
are In Philadelphia to spend the winter.
The ranks OF the Sons OF Temperance in
creases with each succeeding meeting.
3: HAMMOND Co., are still making a
fine line of boots, shoes, and harness. tt
Mr.. r. G. WILSON has moved to the Sprouse
place. He will make good farmer.
MISS JEANNIE:.SMILH. Of Smithville spent
Monday night at Mrs. Marshalls.
Mrs. INA MARTIN has moved to Mrs. Mar
shalls home Oh Magazine Hill
MESRs. WALLISGFoRD & RUSSELL have
received a car load of horses.
MRS. w. r. MATTHEWS is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. MCGOWAN.
Work has been commenced on the new
Presbyterian church.
COTTON has been selling from sss to cents
during the last week.
A raInbeau was seen In Fort Pickens last
Saturday afternoon.
Ifyou wish a handsome Winter wrap, I can
I'LL the bill 10 per cent less than you can get II
elsewhere, and will guarantee perfect fit
VIM. +. Bell.
My walking Jackets and skirt wraps come
direct from the factory, and you will have NJ
trouble 10 secure tit rs handle nothing bu
regular made goods. VIM. f. Bell.
Winter wraps in walking jackets, shor
wraps and new markets, with plush, astra
chan and fur trimmings, several new styles
in wraps for children. VIM. F. Bell. iO.1t